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Join the New Canaan Land Trust and Wildlife in Crisis for a live streaming wildlife release. We’ll be releasing a beautiful red-tailed hawk back to the wild, where it will be given a second chance at life, right here in New Canaan. We might also have a few barred owls too; stay tuned! The release will be streamed via Facebook Live. Viewers can tune in and ask questions about the hawk, the Land Trust preserve, or either organization.
Town officials on Sunday reopened New Canaan parks strictly for use of walking trails. Though park visitors may drive into places such as Waveny and Irwin, activities other than trail-walking—such as use of fields and playgrounds—are not permitted, with the sole exception of picking up to-go food from Mead Park Lodge, according to Emergency Management Director Mike Handler. “We trust that residents will use common sense and maintain proper social distancing,” Handler said in Saturday’s town-wide outcall. “If possible, we suggest that you wear a face covering. Again, this is just a suggestion and we leave it up to you to decide what is appropriate given your activity. We hope this reduces some of the congestion on our roadways.”
First Selectman Kevin Moynihan closed New Canaan parks March 30. Since then, New Canaan has lost an additional 17 people to COVID-19 virus, bringing the town’s total to 21.
Renowned author, professor and researcher, Doug Tallamy, will speak on the topic of his recently published book, “Nature’s Best Hope: A New Approach to Conservation that Starts in Your Yard.” Tallamy is best known for the national conversation he sparked more than a decade ago about the link between healthy ecosystems and human wellbeing. His first book, “Bringing Nature Home”, emphasized the irrefutably significant tie between native plant species, native insects and the rest of the food chain essential for a healthy world. Sponsored by the ten organizations that comprise the New Canaan Pollinator Pathway, Mr. Tallamy’s presentation will offer specific suggestions of how homeowners can turn their properties into conservation corridors and help make a difference for global biodiversity. The event will take place on Tuesday, March 3 at New Canaan Country School Auditorium, 635 Frogtown Road, starting at 7:30 pm (Doors open at 7:00 pm). Tickets are $15.
The New Canaan Land Trust invites its members and the community to its annual membership meeting. The Land Trust’s annual meeting offers local residents the opportunity to learn more about the 52-year organization and meet like-minded members of the community. The meeting will feature guest-speaker Eric Hammerling, Executive Director of the Connecticut Forest & Park Association (CFPA), a 124-year old non-profit dedicated to connecting people to the land in order to protect forests, parks, walking trails, and open space in Connecticut for future generations. Drawing on his 29-year conservation career, Hammerling will address what CFPA does to connect people to the land, and the importance of incorporating land and forest conservation into Connecticut’s plans for addressing climate change. Tom Cronin, NCLT’s Board President, Art Berry, Treasurer and Aaron Lefland, Executive Director, will also provide brief updates of the Land Trust’s past year results and the 2020 plan.
Join the New Canaan Land Trust as we celebrate National Dog Day on our dog-friendly Watson-Symington Preserve on Saturday morning August 24th. Enjoy coffee and bagels, have a (free) portrait taken with your best friend, participate in a fun scavenger hunt designed for the whole family… and, of course, walk our wonderful Preserve! Free for all. Thanks to the support of Canine Company, Grove Street Veterinary and Pet Pantry Warehouse and Venture Photography.